Brabners—Robert Arnison

Independent law firm Brabners has strengthened its real estate team with the appointment of partner Robert Arnison (pictured left, with managing partner Nik White).

Robert brings additional senior expertise to the firm’s almost 120-strong real estate team, which continues to support national regeneration projects.

Working with colleagues across Brabners’ offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Leeds, he will further boost the firm’s relationships with major developers and local authorities that are delivering regeneration and place-led development across the UK.

Robert spent more than 20 years at DLA Piper, where he was a senior figure in the firm’s Manchester-based development team, collaborating closely with other offices across the firm including internationally. He also served as office training partner, supporting the development of colleagues across a range of disciplines.

He has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial real estate with a particular focus on development, regeneration, infrastructure projects and development finance. He has worked with private and public sector clients, involving innovative investment and funding to deliver important schemes.

Robert said: ‘Brabners’ real estate team is widely recognised in our industry as one of the most impressive in the country. The calibre of projects it has worked on in recent years can only be described as transformative.

‘It’s a pleasure to be joining the firm, not only as it enters a new growth cycle but as it continues to create positive, lasting change in local communities.’

Nik White said: ‘Robert is extremely talented and experienced, and will prove a valuable addition to our growing real estate practice, helping them continue to make the difference to our clients.

‘His vast experience will complement the team’s existing strengths as they continue to influence ambitious infrastructure schemes that are at the heart of regeneration in towns and cities across the North.’